As soon as you say "everything gun", you know the .30-06 is going to offer you more choices of factory ammunition.

However, if you can use a 139gr. to 175gr. bullet to hunt everything you had in mind; you may want to look at a 7MM Rem Mag as well.


All the best with your decision.


BTW - I think you are doing the right thing (you'll get far more use from this new build) !